Academy of Self Defense and Combative Arts LLC

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Welcome to our Academy!
At The Academy, our students receive quality training from master level instructors who truly care about your martial arts experience.
The main goal of both self defense and combative arts is to "Preserve Life!"

One of our main goals is to perfect practical application fighting techniques. This covers all fighting distances from long range to grappling, and single to multiple attackers. Let's face it, in a dangerous situation you will have little to no time to evaluate and come up with a multitude of logical defenses. Your body must move reactively. You must perform maneuvers over and over until your body will react even when absent of conscious thought. To this end, Applied Self Defense Tactics are incorporated into every discipline we teach. Each individual practitioner uniquely adapts these techniques to their abilities. No person is created the same as another physically or mentally, and our training allows for these differences. In order to accomplish this, we provide a variety of martial arts programs for all ages. You will experience the highest level of instruction, a great workout, and loads of fun. We look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you may have.

Our Programs Are Varied...
The core of our Karate and Bu Jutsu lies in the roots of Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan Karatedo and BuJutsu. The two arts truly complement each other and at their highest levels are inseparable. Shorin-Ryu karate uses natural stances, breathing, and direct movements to evade and counter attacks. BuJutsu compliments this by applying the principles of off-balancing and leverage to the arts of falling, throwing, locking, grappling on the ground, and applied self-defense. The techniques are done with graceful and powerful movements while developing posture, fluid movement, excellent coordination, and attention to detail, thus giving a person the opportunity to be a well rounded and confident martial artist.
Our Kobu Jutsu is of like origin. Based on the weapon teachings of Okinawa is a system that we refer to as An'Yaku Ryu Kyu Kobu Jutsu (Ancient Weapon Arts of Okinawa). Our weapons program offers an in-depth physical and historical study of the most common of these weapons. This is a combat weapons class and is designed for students who exhibit a higher level of understanding in regards to the intricacies of technique and applications of force and control.

In addition to our Okinawan Weapons program, is the Japanese martial art of Iaido which is associated with the smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, and then replacing the sword in the scabbard. Iaido's emphasis is on precise, controlled, fluid motion. The Iaido class is a free program open to all Academy Black Belt students with prior approval from Sensei Sutton.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art and form of self-defense that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. Our grappling classes consist of techniques seen throughout the discipline of Jui-Jitsu, including body movements, leverage, pressure points, escapes, reversals, chokes, joint locks, throws, takedowns and submissions. We strictly follow the Gracie Combatives Curriculum as we believe it to be a strong self defense system.
Applied Self Defense is Street Smart self defense, based on practical, yet simple applications that you can learn in a few hours. The techniques are based on instinctive responses that allow you to act realistically and confidently in a threatening situation.
The After School Martial Arts Academy is a fun, safe, structured, top-quality Martial Arts program. Your child is taught REAL martial arts lessons by REAL instructors in formal classes. The students in the After School Martial Arts Academy get the same professional instruction that our evening martial arts students get. The only difference is the time of day they are taught. Just have your child(ren) ride the bus from school or drop them off, and then relax. The rest is up to us. You can rest assured that they are in a positive environment, learning valuable lessons and teamwork. Every day that school is open, we are too. When you get off of work, just drop by and pick up your child(ren).
Our programs for Karate Ninjas Ages PreK(4)-K is sure to bring fun and excitement into your child's life while developing important self defense skills. Your child's confidence will grow as they become better students at school, better listeners and more ambitious towards the future.
Our Fitness Classes provide both intense aerobic and anaerobic training in fast-paced, up-tempo environments. Classes include Zumba, Body Sculpting, and Cardio Fitness Kickboxing. For Fun and Fitness, it's the best place to be.
The Lebanon Fight Club provides training in Mixed Martial Arts for those interested in cage fighting or those just looking for an opportunity to train like a fighter. This is a contact sport class based on stand-up, ground fighting, clinch fighting, and submissions incorporated from Muay Thai Kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

The Academy of Self Defense and Combative Arts is a 6000 square foot facility... the Hummer of Martial Arts Centers! We offer two fully matted training areas, one of which is built on a spring loaded floor. For our MMA fans and Self Defense students we offer 60 feet of cage wall for training in tight places and corners. In addition, free weights are available, as well as speed bags, hanging bags, and ropes for climbing.

Parents, spouses and young children will find our lobby both comfortable and convenient with clear viewing of our training areas. Separate Men's and Women's dressing rooms provide direct access to the dojo floor. Our own personal Pro Shop is provided for uniform and equipment purchases offering quality, convenience, and competitive pricing.
Our school is conveniently located just outside the city limits on Park Drive off East Hwy 32.